Police tell deputy coroner they are investigating claims Aaron Dugmore was bullied before his death

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a nine-year-old schoolboy who was found hanging at his Birmingham home.

At Birmingham Coroner’s Court , Detective Inspector David Wallbank, of West Midlands Police, confirmed that the force was continuing to investigate allegations that Aaron Dugmore, of Tyburn Road, Erdington, was being bullied in the run-up to his death.

The Erdington Primary School pupil was pronounced dead on February 12 at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Deputy Coroner Sarah Ormond-Walsh asked for permission for the youngster’s body to be released so that his funeral can take place.

Around 15 members of Aaron’s family attended the opening of the inquest, with many breaking down in tears during the emotional five-minute hearing.